China National Day parade in Beijing

September 30, 2009 10:00 PM

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Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and ... more

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce perform a fly during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square. less

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce perform a fly during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a ... more

China's military shows off their latest advance technologies during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a military parade and lavish ceremonies on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. less

China's military shows off their latest advance technologies during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a military parade and lavish ... more

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce helicopters perform a fly pass during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square. less

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce helicopters perform a fly pass during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist ... more

Military helicopters fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

Military helicopters fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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Military helicopters fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

Military helicopters fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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The latest Chinese Jian-series fighter jet executes a fly-by over Beijing on September 12, 2009 during a rehearsal for National Day. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks on October 1 to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

The latest Chinese Jian-series fighter jet executes a fly-by over Beijing on September 12, 2009 during a rehearsal for National Day. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and ... more

Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and ... more

Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

Fighter jets fly over Beijing on September 21, 2009 during rehearsals for China's National Day celebrations to be held on October 1. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and ... more

A squadron of Chinese Jian-series fighter jets executes a fly-by in formation over Beijing on September 12, 2009 during a rehearsal for National Day. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance performances, and fireworks on October 1 to mark the day when revolutionary leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of Communist China in 1949 at Tiananmen Square. less

A squadron of Chinese Jian-series fighter jets executes a fly-by in formation over Beijing on September 12, 2009 during a rehearsal for National Day. China is planning a military parade, mass song and dance ... more

A float representing modes of transport passes by Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and elaborate pageantry on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. less

A float representing modes of transport passes by Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and ... more

Chinese military aircrafts execute a fly-by over Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and elaborate pageantry on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. less

Chinese military aircrafts execute a fly-by over Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and ... more

Chinese military aircrafts execute a fly-by over Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and elaborate pageantry on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. less

Chinese military aircrafts execute a fly-by over Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a massive military parade and ... more

Various aircrafts from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce perform a fly pass during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square. less

Various aircrafts from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce perform a fly pass during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 ... more

Various aircrafts from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce fly in formation during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square. less

Various aircrafts from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airforce fly in formation during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China formally kicked off mass celebrations of 60 years ... more

China's military shows off their latest missiles during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a military parade and lavish ceremonies on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. less

China's military shows off their latest missiles during the National Day parade in Beijing on October 1, 2009. China celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a military parade and lavish ceremonies on ... more

Photo: Getty Images

China's military shows off their latest missiles during the... Photo-741471.6039 - seattlepi.com